Tips & Techniques

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789 topics in this forum

  1. Recessed lights on a sloped ceiling

    By dadofthomas,
    • 4 replies
    • 6.9k views

  2. I need help with stairs, winders specifically. X10 version.

    By Michael_Lewis,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.7k views

  3. where to find 3d model of christmas tree

    By tinyhouseguy,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.4k views

  4. Deleting a roof ridge or simply make a roof ridge flat.

    By ChiefUserMarvin,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.8k views

  5. Ray Trace/Post Processing Tips: Inserting a photo background into your rendered scene

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 5.3k views

  6. Light and Vent Requirement Schedule

    By KilianDrafting,
    • 4 replies
    • 5.6k views

  7. Solving the First Page of Threads on ChiefTalks Q&A Forum

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.3k views

  8. Ray Trace/Post Processing Tips: Creating a realistic recessed can light effect

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.8k views

  9. Material List Formula not working

    By tquade,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  10. Rafter Tails Different Thickness Or Width Than Regular Rafters Video

    By DRAWZILLA,   
    • 4 replies
    • 5.6k views

  11. Curved stairs with curved panel railings OOB solution

    By yusuf-333,   
    • 4 replies
    • 5.4k views

  12. Porch Wall Height

    By WayneG,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views

  13. one more from Wendy - adding a garage to a finished design

    By WendyatArtform,   
    • 4 replies
    • 4.9k views

  14. 3d Cut-away

    By PGreene,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.4k views

  15. Need a vicinity map?

    By ADallas,
    • 4 replies
    • 6.7k views

  16. Exploring Ray Tracing – Global Illumination - Compute Caustics

    By Rich_Winsor,
    • 4 replies
    • 6.1k views

  17. Remodeling In Chief Architect For Interior Design

    By Context,   
    • 4 replies
    • 4.8k views

  18. How to Copy Default Settings to Second Station

    By CallbecksHHBC,
    • 4 replies
    • 4k views

  19. Rev-A-Shelf Inserts

    By DMDesigns,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.1k views

  20. Historic Building Trim

    By Sumnerbc,   
    • 4 replies
    • 5.3k views

  21. Moving CAD objects moves, other CAD objects

    By peterttt,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.7k views

  22. Ai Background and Foreground generation combined with a Chief Rendering

    By Renerabbitt,
    • 4 replies
    • 3.7k views

  23. Sneaky stuff

    By Richard_Morrison,
    • 4 replies
    • 4.1k views

  24. Creating 3D moulding in elevation views for decorative mansard vent

    By ChiefUserJGH,   
    • 4 replies
    • 3.9k views

  25. Room Divider Fail --- with Workaround

    By JMarkey,   
    • 4 replies
    • 5.9k views